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offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
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offsite link The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker
Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog.? We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).?

offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

offsite link Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader
2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of

offsite link The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker
Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by

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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

offsite link Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony

offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

offsite link Waiting for SIPO Anthony

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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Ed West: Grooming Gangs ? Britain?s Chernobyl? Sat Feb 01, 2025 17:00 | Richard Eldred
In Britain, after decades being swept under the rug, the full horror of the grooming gangs is now coming to light. Historian Ed West asks: could the fallout bring down our multicultural regime?
The post Ed West: Grooming Gangs ? Britain?s Chernobyl? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link AstraZeneca Abandons ?450 Million Vaccine Factory in Blow to Reeves Sat Feb 01, 2025 15:00 | Will Jones
AstraZeneca has abandoned?a ?450 million investment in a major UK vaccine plant powered by renewables?in a blow to Rachel Reeves who vowed this week to "kick-start economic growth".
The post AstraZeneca Abandons ?450 Million Vaccine Factory in Blow to Reeves appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Norway?s Threat to Cut Off the UK Leaves Labour?s Net Zero Plans in Tatters Sat Feb 01, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
As Norway threatens to cut off the UK from electricity at times of low wind speeds, it's a sign of a growing energy nationalism globally that leaves Labour's short-sighted Net Zero plans in tatters.
The post Norway’s Threat to Cut Off the UK Leaves Labour’s Net Zero Plans in Tatters appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Miliband Accused of Breaking Ministerial Code Over Approval of Dale Vince Solar Farm Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:00 | Will Jones
Ed Miliband has been accused of breaking the Ministerial Code after his department approved an application for a solar farm owned by?the millionaire Labour donor Dale Vince.
The post Miliband Accused of Breaking Ministerial Code Over Approval of Dale Vince Solar Farm appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Thoughts on the Fifth Anniversary of Leaving the European Union Sat Feb 01, 2025 09:00 | Dr David McGrogan
What the Brexit Leave vote, and Boris Johnson?s eventual triumph, seemed to in the end achieve was only the revelation of the extent to which British institutions have been hollowed out and corrupted, says David McGrogan.
The post Thoughts on the Fifth Anniversary of Leaving the European Union appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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donegal / environment Tuesday July 26, 2005 - 00:57 by Searc   image 1 image
ESB attempt to Erase Scenic Beauty in Donegal - they failed in 2002 and local opposition is again mounting to the ESB's proposals ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression Monday July 25, 2005 - 13:58 by M. Ní Sheighin   text 11 comments (last - tuesday july 26, 2005 - 14:59)
Seo thíos an ráiteas a d'eisigh Cúigear Ros Dumhach inniu in éis na hArd-Chúirte, agus a léigh an Dr Mark Garavan amach ar a son. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Friday July 22, 2005 - 17:47 by caf   text 1 comment (last - wednesday july 27, 2005 - 10:35)
Broughan demands recall of Dail to deal with Corrib impasse and Dublin Port Lands. ... read full story / add a comment
Colr. Joe Reilly with Caitlín Uí Sheighin in Trim last week
meath / consumer issues Thursday July 21, 2005 - 20:31 by Meath Sinn Féin   text 2 comments (last - friday july 22, 2005 - 11:18)   image 1 image
Sinn Féin Councillor Joe Reilly has urged all those who purchased their home under the Rural Cottage Scheme to immediately contact their local authority as they may have been overcharged substantially on the purchase of their home. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Thursday July 21, 2005 - 17:05 by Jon Glackin   text 35 comments (last - monday july 25, 2005 - 18:42)
Just recieved this urgent mail from Palestine:

We are writing this at a time of urgent need. As many of you may know, in
7 days a group of 22 children from Balata Refugee Camp will begin their
Ireland and UK tour.The "A'eedon" [we will return] troupe will be
performing a fusion of dabke dancing and drama. ... read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media Thursday July 21, 2005 - 15:03 by Daithí Kearney
From August 14th to 21st the county of Cork plays host to more than 700 performers from more than a dozen countries. Ireland will be represented by top Cork groups Ceolta Sí, the Imokilly Dancers and many local branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, as well as Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland.
Events include a two spectacular, multi-cultural dance extravaganzas in Cork'c City Hall on August 19th and 20th featuring groups from Sicily, Sardinia, Brittany, Scotland, Cornwall, Lithuania, Croatia, Germany, Poland, Denmark and the Philipines. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Thursday July 21, 2005 - 14:33 by Anti-Shell demon   text 8 comments (last - sunday august 07, 2005 - 13:31)
The jailing of 5 Rossport men for refusing to allow Shell to install a potentially lethal pipeline has suddenly focussed attention on the whole project. But it has done more than highlight safety issues. It has highlighted the cosy relationship between business and the Irish State. Shell received a lucrative deal from the government in the late 1990s,minimum tax and no royalties to the state. Given that few jobs will be created in Mayo, it's hard to see what benefit there is for local people. ... read full story / add a comment
donegal / miscellaneous Wednesday July 20, 2005 - 13:19 by Ruairi   text 8 comments (last - friday july 22, 2005 - 14:50)   image 1 image
Family and friends of the 'Rossport five' who were jailed recently for preventing a major gas pipeline being built on their land will be will be joined by Donegal farmers, nuns and environmentalists when ask some difficult questions of Minister for the marine and Natural Resources Noel Dempsey this coming Thursday. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday July 20, 2005 - 10:25 by matt   text 4 comments (last - wednesday july 20, 2005 - 15:11)
Louth County Council passes SF motion in support of Rossport 5 ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday July 19, 2005 - 12:43 by Justin Morahan   text 4 comments (last - monday august 08, 2005 - 11:22)
Summary: "Mordechai Vanunu , Israel's nuclear whistle-blower, spent 18 years in prison, was released in April 2004 but still is not free.
Now, former leader of the SDLP John Hume, former leader of the Unionist Party David Trimble and Maiiread Corrigan Maguire of the Peace People are amog 13 Nobel Peace Laureates who have called on the Israeli Government to allow Mordechai Vanunu to leave Israel" ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Monday July 18, 2005 - 16:05 by Charlie Solan   text 3 comments (last - saturday august 06, 2005 - 23:17)
Call for ideas and suggestions for the development of Belfield FM ... read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests Monday July 18, 2005 - 00:09 by Loukas   text 1 comment (last - monday july 18, 2005 - 12:59)
15,000 Southern Oil Company workers from the General Union of Oil Employees – Iraq’s largest independent union – began a 24-hour strike today, stopping most oil exports from the south of Iraq. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday July 16, 2005 - 18:07 by cearbhuil ni fhionnghusa   text 2 comments (last - sunday july 17, 2005 - 12:25)
San Jose de Apartado is the first peace community to be set up in Colombia. A massacre took place there last february 21st where 8 people were murdered. 2 leaders of the higher council of san jose are coming to ireland on august 5th to try and get Ireland to support their peace initiative. The humanitarian gig on July 29th at Riddlers bar, Sarsfield St. Limerick City hopes to raise the funds to bring these leaders of San Jose de apartado to Ireland . ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Friday July 15, 2005 - 21:31 by LY Member
Ministers must address outrageous conditions for Irish Ferries staff
Issued : Friday 15 July, 2005
Statement by Tommy Broughan TD
Spokesperson on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and Assistant Whip ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment Wednesday July 13, 2005 - 10:40 by Shell to Sea Dublin   text 6 comments (last - tuesday november 08, 2005 - 12:50)
Details of a picket on the Norwegian embassy today ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Monday July 11, 2005 - 13:57 by Rebel
From the pages of Working Class Resistance, 16 page magazine of Organise!, now available in text and PDF formats at our website ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / arts and media Monday July 11, 2005 - 13:04 by Colin Dardis   text 5 comments (last - saturday march 13, 2010 - 20:27)
An introduction to the comings and goings of Belfast Poets, an active performance group of like-minded artists. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Saturday July 09, 2005 - 16:58 by Séan O'Murchú PRO   text 4 comments (last - sunday july 10, 2005 - 07:34)
The MacCurtain / McSwiney Cumann of Republicam Sinn Féin Cork Ireland have launched a new website at www.rsfcork.com.
This site gives Republican Sinn Féin in Cork the ability to voice its views on the continuing illigal British occupation in Ireland. As well as commenting on matters of daily revelance to Irish people with weekly news updates. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Friday July 08, 2005 - 15:42 by CWI Member   text 4 comments (last - saturday july 23, 2005 - 01:22)
For mass united working class action against imperialism and capitalism

CWI statement on the London bombings 8th July 2005 ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression Friday July 08, 2005 - 00:31 by Ed
Belmullet is the capital of Erris and the rally in support of the Rossport Five to be held there on Saturday next must continue the fab pattern set by other capitals: Dublin for Leinster and Ireland; Belfast for Ulster; Cork for Munster; Galway for Connacht; Castlebar for Mayo and, now, Belmullet for the Barony of Erris!! ... read full story / add a comment
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